What is that word in the headline? Did he sneeze when he started writing this column? No, dear reader, I didn’t sneeze. The word is ‘tchotchke,’ a term my wife’s family uses for trinkets or knick-knacks. My wife’s grandpa, affectionately known by all in the family as ‘Papa,’ has a collection of tch
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Humanity, conscience and ownership
Friends, About this time last year, my keys went missing from my office. It was a hectic day at The Village, as the community was getting set to close down for the holidays. But for people in crisis or struggling, those painfully human aspects of life, holiday shutdowns can make for dark days.
Bravo to the heroes of the storm
If you have decided to delete “Let It Snow” and “Dreaming of a White Christmas” from your list of favourite holiday tunes, you probably spent Christmas at home, trying not to think about the plans for the first family gathering since COVID – or rather, the celebration that should have been, had Moth
Local couple spreads holiday cheer with goodwill signage
Driving through her neighbourhood in the days leading up to Christmas, something kept catching Debb Ritchie’s eye.
Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree goes Jan. 12-15
Wallace Minor Hockey has announced the 38th Bruce Williams Memorial Fun Days Jamboree will take place from Jan. 12-15 at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel.
Tandem ride
Listowel’s Paydyn Dunn and Amaya Gedcke double down for a rip on the slope at Elma Township Public School on Dec. 28.
Work truck entered, $5K in items stolen
The Perth County OPP are investigating a break and enter to a work truck parked at an address on Hamilton Court in the Municipality of North Perth.
Domestic assault reported in Listowel
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after responding to a domestic disturbance.
Vehicle stolen from Listowel residence
The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Barber Avenue in Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP ERT resolves situation near Atwood
On Dec. 28 at approximately 1:55 p.m., Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and crisis negotiators responded to a check well-being call that took place at a residence on Road 164 just north of Atwood.
Perth County extends thanks to first responders, public works for blizzard efforts
The County of Perth expressed deep gratitude to the region’s public works, first responders, essential workers, and many more for going above and beyond during the blizzard that occurred over the Christmas holidays.
Listowel Minor Hockey Days coming at end of January
This year, Listowel Minor Hockey Days will be held from Saturday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 a.m. until Sunday, Jan. 29 at 9:45 p.m.
2022 Listowel Banner Year in Review – Part 2
There was plenty that made headlines over the last 12 months, as the Listowel Banner looks back on the year that was in a two-part segment. Part II features the months of July to December…
Speed demon
Seth Klages, 8, of Newton grabs some air at the Elma Township Public School hill on Dec. 28. Plenty of sledders young and old alike took to the iconic Newry landmark to get in some winter fun over the Christmas holidays.
